How Much Does It Cost to Live in Da Nang in 2026?

The Real Cost of living in Da Nang – No Clickbait, No Backpacker Fantasy

Da Nang isn’t “cheap” anymore.

It’s something much better: the best value-for-money city in Asia right now.

You get cleaner air than Bangkok, better roads than Bali, faster internet than Phuket, and beaches you can actually walk to – all while paying noticeably less than Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi.

The only thing that’s truly expensive here is your own expectations.

Everything else is negotiable with your lifestyle.

Here’s the completely updated, no-BS guide we use every day at MVP Vietnam when we help people relocate.

5 Big Ideas Before We Get to the Numbers

Da Nang is 15–30 % cheaper than HCMC and 10–20 % cheaper than Hanoi (especially rent).
You can live on $900/month – but almost nobody who stays long-term actually does.
Rent is 50–60 % of your budget. Choose the wrong neighbourhood or property type and you’ll bleed money.
The real “hidden cost” is the patience tax – construction noise, random bureaucracy, and tropical rainstorms.
Luxury villas with pools are still stupidly affordable compared to anywhere else with a beach and good hospitals.

Now let’s look at the actual numbers (updated November 2025).

Everyday Costs – What Things Really Cost Right Now

Category	Low-End	Mid-Range	High-End
Street food meal (pho, banh mi)	$1–$3	–	–
Western brunch / burger	–	$6–$12	$15–$30
Coffee (local vs latte)	$1	$2.5–$4	$5+
Local beer / cocktail	$1–$3	$4–$8	$10+
Groceries (weekly, 2 people)	$40–$60	$80–$120	$150+ (imported)
Motorbike rental + petrol	$80–$150/month	–	–
Grab / car per month	–	$200–$400	$800+ (driver)
Gym membership	$20–$40	$50–$80	$100+ (premium)
Massage (1 hour)	$10–$15	$20–$30	$50+
Doctor visit (international clinic)	$25–$70	–	–
International health insurance	–	$100–$250	$300+
Co-working desk	–	$80–$120	Private office $300+

Rent – The One Number That Changes Everything

Property Type	Monthly Rent (USD)	Typical Location	Notes
Studio / basic 1-bed	$250–$450	Hai Chau, local areas	Small, basic finish
Modern 1-bed (expat area)	$500–$900	My An, Son Tra	Balcony, gym, pool
2-bed apartment / small house	$800–$2,000	Son Tra riverside, Hoa Xuan	Family-ready
3–4 bed house / townhouse	$1,200–$3,000	Nam Viet A, Euro Village	Garden, quiet
3–4 bed pool villa (gated resort)	$2,000–$6,000	Ocean Villas, The Point, Hyatt, Fusion	Luxury standard
Beachfront / golf villa	$6,000–$16,000+	Non Nuoc beach strip	Top-tier

Long-term contracts (6–12 months) usually get 15–25 % off and include management fees.

The Patience Tax – The One Cost Nobody Puts in Their YouTube Thumbnail

Money is easy. Patience is the real currency.

You will deal with:

Construction starting at 7 a.m. next door (wear noise-cancelling headphones)
Power cuts during storms (buy a UPS for your router)
Visa runs every 90 days if you don’t plan ahead ($100–$150 each)
Things taking three times longer than they “should”

Pay that tax and you get to live in one of the most livable coastal cities on earth.

Run out of patience and you’ll be on the next flight to Thailand complaining it was “too chaotic.”

Frequently Asked Questions (The Ones We Get Every Single Day)

How much to live “comfortably” as a single person in Da Nang?

$1,000–$1,500. Modern 1-bed, eat out half the week, gym, scooter, weekends at the beach.

How much for a couple?

$1,600–$3,500. 2–3 bed place, car or two bikes, International city breaks for visa-runs.

How much for a family with kids in international school?

$4,500–$7,500 (school fees are the killer).

Is Da Nang cheaper than HCMC / Hanoi / Bangkok / Bali / Phuket?

Yes. Rent especially is 20–50 % lower for the same or better quality. Air quality, traffic, and general sanity are dramatically better.

Can I really rent a pool villa long-term?

Yes. $2,000–$6,000/month gets you a 3–4 bedroom resort villa with pool, gym, security, and beach access. See current listings on MVP Vietnam – luxury property in Da Nang.